Before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET in Thursday’s game between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your sights set on putting together a parlay.

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Capitals vs. Senators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, 24 of Washington’s 44 games have gone over Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• This season, 19 of Ottawa’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 1.0 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.61) and Senators (2.88).
• These two teams concede a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -116

• The Capitals have been victorious in 15 of their 23 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (65.2%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -116 or shorter, Washington is 15-8 (winning 65.2% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 53.7%.

Senators Moneyline: -104

• Ottawa has pulled off an upset victory 10 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 20 games as the underdog).
• The Senators have 10 wins in games when their odds are -104 or longer on the moneyline (in 20 opportunities).
• Ottawa’s implied probability to win is 51.0% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been critical to Washington’s offense this season, racking up 46 points in 44 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 44 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 34 points (seven goals and 27 assists).
• Across 24 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 19-2-3. During those games, he’s allowed 53 goals while recording 622 saves.

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle is a leading scorer for Ottawa, with 43 points this season. He has recorded 14 goals and 29 assists in 43 games.
• Ottawa’s Drake Batherson has racked up 39 total points (0.9 per game), with 14 goals and 25 assists.
• Brady Tkachuk has 18 goals and 18 assists, for a season point total of 36.
• Linus Ullmark has a record of 12-7-2 in 23 games this season, conceding 51 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 550 saves and a .915 save percentage, 12th in the league.

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Washington vs. Ottawa Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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